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ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless
phone.
PACEMAKERS
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6"
be maintained between a handheld
with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers :
ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from your pacemaker when the phone is turned on.
Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if
they are adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to
do so. Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy.
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wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
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